Valentini Puffer
 

I've had a Biocube 29 for a year now and like how it works, so I've decided to replace my ten-gallon cube (which is super old) with another 29. I have a clownfish already, so that is a given in my stock, but is it possible to keep a valentini puffer with the clown?
I know they don't get very big, and I have a friend who keeps one in a 30 and he does great! I'm aware that they will attack inverts, so will I need to remove my two Nassarius Snails? Or will they be alright given I keep the Valentini on a balanced, meaty diet?
I'm not sure if this is the correct place for this thread, I just joined today! Thank you

It will be fine with a clown but it's a hit or miss with inverts my grandparents have one in a reef though with snails shrimps crabs and everything

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Mine picked at barnacles and feather worms... all I know is that they need to be fed multiple times a day and that's what stops me from getting one

The tiny Toby puffer will be fine with the clown. I've got two clowns that get along with a Toby in my 120. Granted that is bigger but I've had smaller tanks with the combo too and no problems. Any invert with a shell is dinner, as are some without. I've never had a Toby eat soft corals though, not sure how it would do with a clam.


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I dont know if I would out that puffer in that small of a tank. While they dont get as large as other puffers, they have big appetites and are big swimmers.

I've had no issues between my ocellaris pair and my valentini puffer in my 75g. They completely ignore each other. Whether such a puffer should be kept in 29g is a different question but I don't foresee any problems with the clown.
I've certainly heard that they can eat snails.

It should be fine my grandparents keep there toby in a 34 gallon and I have heard of people keeping them in 24 gallons

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Just saying a maxed out valentini would be big for a 29 gallon. Your move.